In life, Archbishop David Gitari, the third primate of the Anglican Church of Kenya, spoke truth to power. Even on the pain of vilification by the Kanu dictatorship and an assassination attempt by its suspected goons, Gitari stayed the course. Thus, in a life of 76 years from 1937 to 2013, he earned his place… Read More »

During the 1979 Cecafa East and Central African Challenge Cup in Nairobi, some teams were camped at the then Mayfair Hotel in Nairobi. In case you are wondering, it is the current Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi in Westlands. There was a media function-cum-party before the start of the tournament. Soon after the bar opened, a… Read More »

By Roy Gachuhi To Kenya motorsports fans of an earlier generation, the death of Bjorn Waldegaard must feel like the loss of a family member. These are the people who came of age during the irretrievably gone golden era of the East African Safari Rally and its successor, the Marlboro Safari. Waldegaard was… Read More »

Harambee Stars are in Brazil enjoying themselves. According to the PSCU, “the once-in-a-lifetime trip has been sponsored by President Uhuru Kenyatta to enable the team to enjoy the World Cup action. Technical chief Ghost Mulee says the trip “has highly motivated the players who are ready to emulate world class players who are showcasing their… Read More »